Some Kind of Creed

I’ve learned some things over the last year or two. I want to share them.

• There are good and bad in the world. Paying heed to the bad is a waste of time.
• There is good in the worst of us but even in the best of us something terribly ugly can be found.
• The world is shaped by thoughts. Choose them wisely.
• Worrying accomplishes nothing. It’s best to do what you want to do. Emphasis on the “do”.
• To understand yourself spend alone time with yourself, preferably outdoors.
• Time goes slower when spending the day in nature. To prolong life, go outside.
• Pay attention to what you see with your eyes closed. It is real.
• Don’t turn away from perceived ugly – all things are filled with beauty and purpose. Even scary ocean things and especially dirty homeless people.
• When you think of absolutely nothing or attempt to, nice things spring to mind later on — helpful things.
• If you travel far, you may miss your cat, but you won’t miss your possessions. They are not important.
• To stop the negativity of others from affecting your own state of mind, put an end to it quickly – just switch the channel. It really is that simple if you notice it happening right away. The trick is noticing that it is happening.
• Nice friends can be found anywhere. Good friends are found by serendipity only. And a willingness to love.
• Your mind does what your body does. This is subtle but potent knowledge.
• Attachments (to ideas, things, people) ultimately lead to delusional thought. Hold on loosely. (Thank you, 38 Special and Bhagavad Gita.)
• Breathe deep and even. If breaths are short, so is your temper. If breaths are deep, so is your patience level.
• Smiling leads to laughter, laughter to fun, and good memories. Seek out people and things to smile at.
• Conquering small challenges, like Utthita Hasta Padangustasana, makes it possible to conquer anything.
• Cloud watching is most effective when lying flat on your back.

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